Global variability in withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in the intensive care unit: a systematic review.> Read more

Article Reviews

Improving decision-making with family members of nursing home residentsDementia is a common disease in old age and most of the patients with late-stage dementia both reside and die in nursing homes.> Read this article review

Burnout Syndrome in Critical Care: A Call for ActionBurnout syndrom is triggered by a discrepancy between the expectations and ideals of the employee and the actual requirements of his position.> Read this article review

Suggested talks

In this icTV interview, Charles Sprung discusses the results from his long-term study WELPICUS, which examined the variance in end of life decisions made by physicians at the bedside.

Interview with an Expert

In this icTV interview, J Randall Curtis provides some guidance on the changing focus of the ICU – where often improving quality of dying must become the aim of intensive care staff. He highlights what essential elements are needed to ensure the process is as smooth and calm as possible.

Family Presence during CPR: Harmful or Beneficial?

In this icTV interview, Patricia Jabre discusses her multi-centre, randomised, controlled trial which explored the previously unstudied effects of offering patient’s family the option of witnessing these interventions.